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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 438.54 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 438.54 and 130 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 438.54 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/438.54 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 438.54 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 57,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,010.20/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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